Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong

Science shows that tai chi and qigong are good medicine and good exercise. Discover the secrets of these practices with this course taught by a tai chi champion.

• By This Expert
• 01: The Snake and the Crane
• 02: First Steps in a Journey
• 03: Harmony and Balance
• 04: The Ultimate Martial Art
• 05: The Five Families of Tai Chi Practice
• 06: Qigong and the Five Animal Frolics
• 07: Energy Exercise-A Branch of Chinese Medicine
• 08: The First Pillar of Practice-Forms
• 09: The Second Pillar-Push Hands for Two
• 10: The Third Pillar-Standing Meditation
• 11: Benefits to the Heart and Immune System
• 12: A Healthy Weight and a Healthy Mind
• 13: Tai Chi Legends-Stories of the Masters
• 14: Reading the Tai Chi Classics
• 15: A Superior Workout-Use More of Your Muscles
• 16: Eight Pieces of Brocade and a Better Back
• 17: Tai Chi Weapons-When Hands Are Not Empty
• 18: Using the Mind-Inner Organizing Principles
• 19: Mental and Physical Flow
• 20: Creating Space for Choices
• 21: Flow at Work-When Business Is in Balance
• 22: Energy Flow in Your Surroundings
• 23: Taking Practice Deeper
• 24: The Evolution of Tai Chi